It is an interesting area I think. The Reiki woman I referred to was a definite empath. She told me she used to break into tears when entering large groups of people. I don't think it is an ability restricted to healers. Natural healers often get instincts about things and people but sometimes this is more about their physical health.

I haven't known one closely for a long time though. I have known energy healers with close to no empathy at all. Or at least that is what you would take from their behaviour.

It will be interesting as this ability becomes more conscious and widespread.